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Overall good experience. We went to dinner Friday after Thanksgiving with my two kids. It was a bit chilly that night and we could not sit outside, which I think would have made my overall experience better. The ambiance is wonderful, and the host was great. I am a New York Italian girl so the bar is high. I would...
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Our company team had dinner with 25+ people. We sat outside which was fabulous and comfortable. The service was spectacular followed by great food. I had the salmon and veggies. Creme brule with dark chocolate dessert was the finishing touch on a perfect evening.

We both loved our pasta dishes. But when we asked for information on a bottle of wine we were considering, we were told that no one was available to speak with us. We ordered the bottle nonetheless as we recognized the grape varietal and it turned out to be fine but had not been chilled to 55 or 60 degrees....
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Our experience at this Top Rated Romantic place was met with great expectations. The atmosphere was very nice with live music. Every plate was delicious from the appetizer to the delicious dessert. Our waiter Moe was professional and attentive. We will be going back many more times, as this has become one of our most favorite restaurants in Dana Point!

We usually take a short ride to Luciana's whenever we stay at the Ritz-carlton at Laguna-Niguel.
We've had nothing but good experiences every time we went, but the restaurant gets crowded fast on weekend (when we've gone) and it can get a bit noisy when that happens.
To avoid that, we go earlier now (between 5pm-6pm) and have had less...
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The title says it all.
Is it upscale? Being in Dana Point doesn't make you an upscale joint.
Average age of the the usual customer: (based on two visits) 50ish and above.
Food: Let's be clear, Dana Point is full of amazing hotels that serve up pretty rockin food - the rest of it? Not so great - which is...
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Recommended to us by the Blue Lantern Inn and we weren't disappointed. The restaurant was busy but the tables are spaced well so you don't overhear your neighbours conversation, a bug bear of mine! the service was excellent and attentive, very friendly waiter. The food was really great, we had the seafood pasta signature dish and it was wonderful.

Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Business meetings

Open Hours

Sunday

17:30 - 21:00

Monday

17:30 - 21:00

Tuesday

17:30 - 21:00

Wednesday

17:30 - 21:00

Thursday

17:30 - 21:00

Friday

17:30 - 22:00

Saturday

17:30 - 22:00

Location and Contact Information

Address:
24312 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629-2713

(Blue Lantern)

Public Transportation: OCTA bus stop on the corner of Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.

Location:
United States > California (CA) > Orange County > Dana Point

Phone Number:
+1 949-661-6500

Description

Orange County's Authentic Italian RestaurantLocated in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 25 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or Villa Lucia, our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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